I'm using the Rainier copper-plated lead right now. Also ordered some FMJ.

Nothing "special" exactly about 1000fps. Just a nice round number.

Hodgdon lists 3.9gr with a 158gr HDY XTP, but they don't mention OAL.

It seems to cycle more smoothly w/1.55" OAL, and I was sort of hoping I could reduce the pressure a little by running them longer.

38 Special
38 Special +P

Mike